PDF-(BOOS)-Mosby\'s Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 7th Edition

Master the essential skills of today s nursing assistant Mosbys Textbook for Nursing Assistants 9th Edition prepares you to work in longterm care acute care and subacute care settings Known for its comprehensive coverage and an easytoread visual approach this book includes stepbystep instructions for over 100 nursing assistant procedures New to this edition is a practice scenario in each chapter to help you develop problem solving and critical thinking skills as well as Focus on Math boxes that highlight common calculations done on the job Written by wellknown educator Sheila Sorrentino and expert coauthor Leighann Remmert this marketleading text emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication two elements critical to being an effective nursing assistantComplete coverage includes the knowledge and skills needed by the nursing assistantGuidelines to over 100 procedures are divided into preprocedure procedure and postprocedure sections for easier learningA clear readable writing style is supplemented with more than 1000 fullcolor photographs and illustrationsKey terms and abbreviations are included at the beginning of each chapter with a comprehensive glossary at the back of the book Review questions in each chapter are useful in guiding your study reviewing what you have learned and preparing for a test or the competency evaluationVideo icons indicate skills for which video is provided on the free Evolve companion website or in Mosby s Nursing Assistant Video Skills 40 sold separatelySummary boxes highlight key aspects of patient care including safety and comfort longterm care home care personal pride the needs of children and older persons cultural considerations communication guidelines delegated tasks teamwork and time managementFocus on PRIDE boxes highlight personal and professional responsibility rights and respect delegation and teamwork and ethics and laws to help you promote pride in the person the family and yourselfThe Workbook and Competency Evaluation Review corresponds to chapters in the text and encourages learning with a wide variety of exercises It also includes over 100 checklists one for every procedure in the textbook The Competency Evaluation Review includes a content review skills evaluation review and two practice exams to prepare students for their certification exam Sold separatelyPromoting Safety and Comfort boxes detail measures and cautions for providing safe effective patient careFocus on LongTerm Care and Focus on Home Care boxes highlight information vital to providing competent care in these settingsFocus on Children and Focus on Older Person boxes provide agespecific information about the special needs considerations and circumstances of children and older personsCaring About Culture boxes help you learn about the beliefs and customs of other cultures so you can provide appropriate careFocus on Communication boxes provide guidelines for what to say and ask when communicating with residents visitors and the nursing teamTeamwork and Time Management boxes cite ways you can efficiently work with and help nursing team membersDelegation Guidelines identify your specific responsibilities in accepting commonly delegated tasks. brPage 1br 93 Textbook Old Blockhead repairs his House 14 brPage 2br 94 Textbook brPage 3br 95 Textbook brPage 4br 96 Textbook Glossary pJsweId VndJgrJUT set aUt mIst Mineral ID. 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Material is presented in a concise, convenient outline format and arranged according to the specifications of the NBDE, utilizing detailed content points and supported by informative examples and illustrations. This title includes additional digital media when purchased in print format. For this digital book edition, media content is not included.The point-by-point outline format conveys essential data and key points in a clean, streamlined fashion, eliminating the need to sift through thick, heavy paragraphs to find important facts. The exam-based progression of topics allows users to familiarize themselves with content in the same order in which they will encounter it on the exam, and to build conclusions based on previously presented material. Each section features 100 review questions that highlight important points of each topic and prepare students for both the exam content and testing procedures. An answer key with rationales illustrates logical approaches students should use in answering exam questions and reinforces principles addressed in each section.Tables and text boxes provide supplementary information and emphasize important data from the core text at a glance. \"With step-by-step instructions for over 100 nursing assistant procedures, Mosby\'s Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 8th Edition makes it easy to master the skills you need to succeed as a nursing assistant. Known for its visual approach and comprehensive, easy-to-read coverage, this market-leading text emphasizes the importance of the patient or resident as a person, communication, safety, comfort, effective delegation, and teamwork and time management. This edition provides expanded content on the person\'s rights and pressure ulcers. The updated companion CD includes three new procedures, an updated audio glossary, and more. Written by respected educator Sheila Sorrentino and expert co-author Leighann Remmert, Mosby\'s Textbook for Nursing Assistants makes nurse assisting easy to learn.Complete coverage includes the knowledge and skills needed by the nursing assistant.A clear, readable writing style is supplemented with hundreds of full-color photographs and illustrations.Over 100 procedures are divided into pre-procedure, procedure, and post-procedure sections for easier learning.Skills on the NNAAP(R) exam are highlighted throughout and have been updated to match the 2012 test plan.
Delegation Guidelines
identify your specific responsibilities in accepting commonly delegated tasks.Teamwork and Time Management boxes indicate ways you can efficiently work with and help nursing team members.
Promoting Safety and Comfort
boxes detail measures and cautions for providing safe, effective patient care.
Caring About Culture
boxes help you learn about the beliefs and customs of other cultures so you can provide appropriate care.
Focus on Children and Older Persons
boxes provide age-specific information about the special needs, considerations, and circumstances of children and older persons.Focus on Long-Term Care and Home Care boxes highlight information vital to providing competent care in these settings.
Focus on Communication
boxes provide guidelines for what to say and ask when communicating with residents, visitors, and the nursing team.Key abbreviations are included at the beginning of each chapter, with a comprehensive glossary at the back of the book.Key terms introduce chapter content with the important words and phrases.
Chapter Review Questions
are useful in guiding your study, reviewing what you have learned, and studying for a test or the competency evaluation.
CD icons
indicate skills included on the companion CD.Video clip icons indicate skills for which video clips are included on the free Evolve companion website.Video icons indicate skills included in the Mosby\'s Nursing Assistant Video Skills 3.0 DVDs (sold separately).The Workbook and Competency Evaluation Review corresponds to chapters in the text and encourages learning with a wide variety of exercises and activities that challenge you to remember what you\'ve learned. It also includes over 100 checklists, one for each procedure in the textbook. The Competency Evaluation Review includes content review, skills evaluation review, and two practice exams. Sold separately.NEW!
The Person\'s Rights
and Pressure Ulcers chapters provides expanded information on these key areas.NEW
Focus on PRIDE
boxes highlight personal and professional responsibility, rights and respect, independence and social interaction, delegation and teamwork, and ethics and laws to help you promote pride in the person, family, and yourself.Two laminated, pocket-sized cards include information on normal vital signs, common measurement conversions, positioning, the 24-hour clock, and abdominal and lateral regions.Updated companion CD contains interactive procedures, including three new procedures, learning exercises, an updated audio glossary, and a new Spanish audio glossary with phrases and terms. An updated A&P review, Body Spectrum, is available on the CD and on the Evolve companion website.\" Gain the knowledge and skills you need to give medication with this new easy-to-read textbook. Thorough and complete, this text covers all of the basic principles and techniques of medication administration. It also provides an overview of common drugs, their effects and side effects, and key safety issues that include medication interactions, common errors, over-the-counter medications, and medication use in older adults.Clear, easy-to-read writing style makes it easy to understand what you\'ve read.Attractive, full-color presentation keeps your interest.Hundreds of full-color drawings and photos illustrate key techniques and concepts.Focus on Communication boxes show you how to clearly communicate with patients and residents and avoid comments that might make them uncomfortable.Focus on Older Persons boxes prepare you to address the special needs, considerations, and circumstances of older patients.Promoting Safety and Comfort boxes explain measures and cautions you can use to improve patient safety and comfort.Procedures are divided into manageable segments with step-by-step instructions to follow for each skill.Delegation Guidelines prepare you for the responsibilities of specific delegated tasks.Arithmetic Review in the Appendix reviews the basic math skills you need for calculating and checking medication dosages.UNIQUE! Key Abbreviations and Acronyms at the beginning of each chapter familiarize you with commonly used abbreviations.Key Terms defined at the beginning of each chapter prepare you to better understand chapter content.Chapter Review Questions at the end of each chapter help you evaluate your learning.Workbook available separately contains a wide variety of exercises and activities to enhance and evaluate your learning. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS. A . M. essage . F. rom OSU Beaver Store Textbook Department. Adequate time to source means we can buy and price course materials less expensively.. We can more effectively react to issues arising with publishers and shipping delays. .